Apply for Support

Support starts with a single step.

Whether you’re a family seeking a scholarship or an organization seeking a grant, we’ve made the first step simple. We treat every application with respect and confidentiality.

Family Scholarship

For families seeking tuition assistance for childcare and early learning.

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Organization Grant

For childcare operators, schools, and programs seeking technology or program grants.

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Emergency Support

For families facing an urgent hardship that threatens a child’s continuity of care.

Family Scholarship Application

Apply for a childcare scholarship

Complete this form and we’ll follow up within 30 days. Everything you share is confidential and used only for award decisions. Fields marked * are required.

Organization Grant Application

Apply for a grant

For childcare operators, schools, and mission-aligned organizations seeking educational technology, operational, or program grants.

Questions before you apply? Email grants@eldfoundation.org.

Organization Name *

EIN / Tax ID

Contact Name *

Title

Email *

Phone *

Grant type *

Amount requested ($)

Children / families served annually

Project description *

I certify the information is accurate and disclose any connection between our organization and any ELDF director, officer, or family member (if applicable).

Applications involving a connected director are routed to independent directors for review, per our Conflict of Interest Policy.